PatchTheCVECVE-2022-24126: A buffer overflow in the NRSessionSearchResult parser in Bandai Namco FromSoftware Dark Souls III through 2022
CVE-2022-24126 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting dark souls iii. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
A buffer overflow in the NRSessionSearchResult parser in Bandai Namco FromSoftware Dark Souls III through 2022-03-19 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via matchmaking servers, a different vulnerability than CVE-2021-34170.
Why this priority
- Critical severity
- EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited
- Public exploit reference
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 9.8 (Critical) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 4.7% (top 8%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-787 |
| Published | 2022-03-20 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2022-24126?
dark souls iii: upgrade to newer than 2022-03-19. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-24126 being exploited?
CVE-2022-24126 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2022-24126 affect?
CVE-2022-24126 affects dark souls iii. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). A buffer overflow in the NRSessionSearchResult parser in Bandai Namco FromSoftware Dark Souls III through 2022-03-19 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via matchmaking servers, a different vulnerability than CVE-2021-34170.
How urgent is CVE-2022-24126?
Priority 67/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
Related CVEs
- CVE-2022-24125 HIGH 8.8 UPGRADE The matchmaking servers of Bandai Namco FromSoftware Dark Souls III through 2022-03-19 allow remote attackers
- CVE-2021-34170 CRITICAL 9.8 MITIGATE Bandai Namco FromSoftware Dark Souls III allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.